Moderate
Lamprologus comp. kigoma
23–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 75L
£20.99
Kigoma-locality Cyathopharynx furcifer for big Tanganyikan setups: 25cm adult, semi-aggressive, veg-leaning omnivore. 24-27C, pH 7.5-8.5, 450L+.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cyathopharynx furcifer kigoma
Furcifer kigoma bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
Kigoma-locality Cyathopharynx furcifer for big Tanganyikan setups: 25cm adult, semi-aggressive, veg-leaning omnivore. 24-27C, pH 7.5-8.5, 450L+.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Collectors of Lake Tanganyika cichlids tend to keep a mental shortlist of locality forms worth waiting for, and the Kigoma-locality Furcifer (Cyathopharynx furcifer kigoma) sits high on it. This is a genuinely large cichlid — around 25 cm when fully grown — and it holds the middle of the water column rather than hugging the rockwork, which gives a tall, roomy Tanganyikan aquarium a centrepiece that is always on display.
Feeding sets this fish apart from much of its lake company. Our care record lists it as an omnivore with a strong herbivorous and algal component, so a menu built around vegetable-rich foods will serve it far better than meat-heavy feeding. Temperament is semi-aggressive: it holds its own among robust Tanganyikan tankmates and can turn territorial, so arrange the aquascape with sight breaks and open swimming lanes. Water should stay between 24 and 27 °C at pH 7.5–8.5, with hardness anywhere from 5 to 25 dGH, and a healthy specimen can reach roughly eight years of age.
Scale matters more than anything else here. The recorded minimum is 450 litres, and that figure is not padding: a 25 cm mid-water cichlid needs length to cruise and width to turn, plus enough volume to keep its alkaline chemistry stable week after week.
Choose companions from other Lake Tanganyika cichlids of similar size and temperament — robust fish that neither bully nor get bullied. Leave out small species that could be harassed or eaten, highly aggressive territorial cichlids, fin-nippers, soft-water community fish and anything very timid.
With a 450-litre minimum on record, this is a purchase to plan around the aquarium rather than the other way round. Once your Tanganyika system is ready, order online and we will dispatch by licensed live-animal courier with a live arrival guarantee, so your Kigoma Furcifer arrives in proper condition.
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